Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VvsFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164)

3.0 24V

228 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
VS

Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    228 hp
    170 kW
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
228hp170kW
223hp166kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
292Nm215lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
3,191cc195cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
504L
507L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V56,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
33.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
228 hp
170 kW
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V has 5 hp more than Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
292 Nm
215 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V7.5 s
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
228 hp
170 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
228 hp
170 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Trunk score
504 L
17.8 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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